Where Does MSPaint Store Data?
Modern Paint keeps recent files plus settings in Windows registry and AppData. Confirm registry keys per Windows release.
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Modern Paint on Windows stores settings and recent file lists in the registry plus AppData. Images themselves save wherever you choose. This covers MSPaint the inbox editor with its Cocreator updates.
Back up registry keys plus images to move the setup. Exact key names shift across Windows releases, so confirm inside the app when paths differ. Keep images apart from settings.
Where MSPaint stores this, by platform
HKCU registry plus %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.Paint (recents and settings)
Settings and recents in registry plus AppData. Images save wherever chosen. Confirm keys per Windows release.
Frequently asked questions
How do I move Paint settings?
Copy recent lists from the registry plus any saved images to matching paths. Settings travel in HKCU keys. Images live wherever you saved them.
Recent files missing. Where are they?
Check the recent files list inside the app first. Moved images break list links. Repoint or reopen them after restoring.
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